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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1909
Page
5
The E S Embroidery club was entertained by Miss Jeanette Moe at her residence 1704 Mississippi Street.
Miss Lucy Gilles and William McDonnell united in marriage at Holy Trinity church with Rev Fr. Joerres officiating. Bridesmaid Gertrude McDonnell and best man John Gilles attended. ushers were Del Curtis and Thomas Dugan. The couple, after a breakfast for about 25, left for Milwaukee and Chicago and will reside at 213 North Eleventh Street. The groom is a fireman at Station No. 1.
Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Evelyn Marston hosted the Old Picnic club and guests for her birthday. The gathering was merry and pleasant with each course ending in a pretty reminder for the hostess. Attendees included Mesdames Emma Law, W. R. Finch, Abby Burton, J. W. Skinner, A. P. Hankerson, An-
Executives and debutantes include Drew Lees E J Williams C N Moller F J Smith W R Sill Max Burton and Miss Harriet Jefferson with Miss Frances Sill identified in the social column.
The annual officers election for the Woman's auxiliary of La Crosse hospital took place at the hospital yesterday. New president is Mrs. John Brindley with Mrs. R. B. Gelatt as first vice president and Mrs. W. L. Crosby as second vice president. Secretary is Mrs. C. C. Looney and treasurer Mrs. Albert Hirshheimer. Directors named are Ms. Van Steenwyk, Mrs. T. H. Spence and Mrs. Henry Gund.
President Taft asks Attorney General Wickersham to interpret the forestry appropriation act of 1897 amid friction between the agricultural department and the interior. The move could shape public land law and whether lands can be withdrawn from entry without specific legislation. Secretaries Wilson and Ballinger pledge to accept the president’s decision.
Local personals note Judge Lindsey will speak at the Y M C A tonight. Ed Walsh’s brother David Walsh, a Plains Pennsylvania miner, is mourned after a fatal mine accident. Community updates include visits from various residents to La Crosse, business trips, and upcoming civic events.
Farmers threaten to halt trade of Turnike as tensions rise over pricing and market access. Local agricultural groups warn of potential widespread shortages if demands for fair pricing are not met. Officials aremedia quiet, urging dialogue to avert disruption.
Minnesota ridge farmers sign a petition urging La Crescent turnpike repair to La Crosse. A local lawyer drafted the ultimatum style plea promising to shift trade away if the road remains unrepaired. The group claims near‑total signing and plans to present the petition to Mayor Sorensen. The La Crescent road is described as in poor condition with deep holes.
City Comptroller William J. Fries and Republican candidate John E. Swan filed expense statements with the Registrar of Deeds in Aiken County Courthouse. Fries spent 171.39 dollars with 45 to campaign fund 86.30 on refreshments and cigars and the rest on advertising printing. Swan spent 25 on refreshments and cigars and 19 for ward workers. Thirty days to file expires Friday with several candidates yet to comply.
Notice announces full stock of paints varnishes floor dressings oils wallpaper cleaner Japalac window glass brushes bug bang moth balls and insect powder. Delivery system praised with telephone contact 469 A New 7822 Black Old.
The ad states Foley's Kidney Remedy provides a spring tonic for kidneys after winter strain, purifies the blood by stimulating kidney elimination of impurities, and imparts new life and vigor. Endorsed by O. T. Erhart and described as pleasant to take.
William Tisch of this city former Partridge Cigar factory manager sent a letter of congratulation to James C. Dahlman the cowboy mayor of Omaha. They are intimate friends who once rode the plains together and served as sheriffs and undersheriffs during the last presidential campaign as Dahlman aided Bryan.
Telegram announces the death of Reinhart Ofterdinger of Des Moines. He is brother to Miss Millie Ofterdinger who runs a massage parlor in Sioux City and to Mrs. Al Gilbertson. He leaves a widow and six children, with another sister Mrs Webber of Chicago.
The county board claims committee will meet on Thursday May 6 and asks all parties with claims against the county to file them with the county clerk by that date.
In Washington on April 29 reflections praise two veteran chaplains. Rev. Edward Everett Hale, 87, and Rev. Henry Noble Conden, 67, have long opened sessions with prayer. Conden, blind, has served as House chaplain since 1895.
May issue of Yozrdom features a photo and description of Rangers Tenor an Airedale owned by G F Hauser of this city. The retriever is noted for exceptional pedigree and breeding.
Fred B. Smith proprietor of the Stoddard hotel on a health trip through the south is due to return to La Crosse Saturday. Also the La Crosse county board claims committee met to prepare bills for the new board. A marriage license was issued to Charles Conrad and Ivy Duchene by County Clerk Charles H. Rawlinson. Judge Brindley issued a special dispensation so the couple may marry at once.
Irvine announces a broad jewelry range at 429 Main Street with stone set rings for ladies from 2.00 to 7.75 and gent’s rings from 3.75 to 16.00. Solid gold signet rings run 1.50 to 10.00, diamonds and watches also featured.
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